European Union vs Niger: Prevalence of undernourishment
European Union
2.5%
in 2023
Niger
12.9%
in 2023
European Union rank
46th
Niger rank
45th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- European Union
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 12.9% against 2.5% in European Union, a difference of 10.4%.
That makes Niger's figure about 5.1 times European Union's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 46th and Niger ranks 45th of 47 groups.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6% | 18.5% | 15.8% | Niger |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 12.9% | 10.4% | Niger |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 12.0% | 9.5% | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, European Union or Niger?
- Niger, at 12.9% against 2.5% in European Union as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between European Union and Niger?
- 10.4%, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Niger?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do European Union and Niger rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- European Union ranks 46th and Niger ranks 45th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.